If A, B, and C are the vertices of a triangle, find AB + BC + CA.

Mathematics

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iVinArrow [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

When drawing a triangle, note that the vectors can be drawn either in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction. For a triangle with vertices A, B and C, te vectors are AB, BC and CA

In vector notation CA = - AC (length CA is equal to AC but acting in opposite direction to AC)

and AB+BC = AC

To evaluate AB + BC + CA, we will substitute the vector expression above into the given expression and simplify as shown;

= (AB + BC) + CA

= AC + (-AC)

open the parenthesis

= AC-AC

= 0

<em>Hence the sum of the vector expression AB + BC + CA is a zero vector</em>

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